Herveo Postal Codes: 731540 to 731548 | Nevados, Tolima

Key Facts

Herveo is a municipality located in the northern part of the Tolima department in central Colombia, situated within the Nevados National Natural Park region. This high-altitude municipality lies in the Central Cordillera of the Andes Mountains, approximately 150 kilometers west of Bogotá, at elevations ranging from 2,800 to over 5,000 meters above sea level. With an area of approximately 342 square kilometers, Herveo is characterized by its rugged mountainous terrain, páramo ecosystems, and proximity to several snow-capped volcanoes, including Nevado del Ruiz and Nevado del Tolima. The municipality has a population of around 8,000 residents, primarily engaged in agriculture, particularly potato cultivation, dairy farming, and coffee production at lower elevations. Herveo is administratively divided into the municipal seat and several rural corregimientos, serving as an important gateway to the Nevados National Park for tourism and scientific research. The region's cool climate and volcanic soils support unique biodiversity while presenting challenges for infrastructure development. For those seeking postal services and administrative information, Herveo's municipal organization provides access to detailed postal code data for its various settlements and rural districts.

Neighboring Regions

• Casabianca
• Fresno
• Manzanares
• Marulanda
• Villahermosa